This traditional Tuscan farmhouse with private garden and a beautiful pool has been fabulously restored and decorated with fine taste. Located in the beautiful Orcia valley, at an altitude of 400 metres above sea level with stunning views onto the vineyards and hilltop towns of the Montalcino area. Rentals for up to 8 people. Montecucco, Siena
Apartment La Grotta, Lucca — This vacation apartment, sleeping four, is set within the walls of the city's 2000-year-old Roman amphitheatre. This is a very special base in this lovely mediaeval Italian city. Apartment La Grotta, Lucca
Sleeps 2 to 4
Sicily - A comfortable, well-equipped and reasonably priced bed and breakfast in Trapani, north-west Sicily. Bed and Breakfast delle Palme. Bed and Breakfast delle Palme, Trapani
Offering comfortable three star accommodation in 24 rooms hotel Il Giglio, close to Senigallia, is welcoming and friendly with a young multilingual staff. Hotel Il Giglio, Ancona
Sleeps 2 to 10+
Bed and Breakfast La Romea is housed in a historic residence in the centre of Lucca, located on the first floor of a late 14th century palace in Via Sant'Andrea, Lucca, a short walk from the Guinigi Tower. La Romea Lucca, Lucca
Sleeps 2 to 10+
Just a few kilometres from the border with Tuscany, La Casina Bassa is a farmhouse in Umbria dating from 1700 which has several holiday flats for rent. The farmhouse is in a peaceful and scenic setting and is ideally placed for access to the most beautiful cities of central Italy. Boating, fishing and birdwatching at nearby Lake Trasimeno. Casina Bassa, Perugia
Apartments to rent near Cortona in Tuscany - the Country House Le Oche Grigie is located in the beautiful hills of Tuscany, just outside the village of Farneta. Country House Le Oche Grigie, Arezzo
This sunny Rome apartment is on the fourth floor of an ancient building (no elevator unfortunately), and has a charming terrace from which to admire the city of Rome. Sleeping two, this flat to rent in Rome has one bedroom, a bathroom, and a superb position in the heart of the city. Apartment Gli Artisti, Rome
